Femi Osofisan

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Babafemi Adeyemi Osofisan was born in Erunwon, on June 1946. He is a Nigerian writer known for his critique of societal problems and his use of African traditional performances and surrealism in some of his novels. A frequent theme his novels explore is the conflict between good and evil.

1 Education
2 Embracing a need for Change
3 Works
4 References

[edit] Education

He attended primary school at Ile-ife, to continue his secondary education, he went to the Government College at Ibadan. After secondary school, he attended the University of Senegal in Dakar and later the University of Ibadan. He continued post-graduate studies at the University of Ibadan and went on to hold faculty positions at the University.

[edit] Embracing a need for Change

Femi Osofisan is one of the post-independece Nigerian authors who have taken up an up-front style of criticism of authoritarian and corrupt tendencies exhibited by the Nigerian leaders. Emerging in the 1970's, the writers such as Biodun Jeyifo, Niyi Osundare and Odia Ofeimum embraced a style of radical political initiatives for societal development.

[edit] Works

Kolera Kolej. New Horn, 1975.
Minted Coins (poetry), Heinemann, 1987.
Twingle-Twangle A-Twynning Tayle. Longman, 1992.
Yungba-Yungba and the Dance Contest: A Parable for Our Times, Heinemann Educational, Nigeria, 1993.
The Album of the Midnight Blackout, University Press, Nigeria, 1994.